Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Dog' (Prairie Dog Switchgrass) fern-like foliage Also works well as a

Also works well as a carpet under rose bushes or in the rock garden

Light pink flowers are combined with aged rose-red blooms that remain on the stiff 18" scapes from early summer to frost

Plants should be cut back after first flowering to encourage new blooms

The lilac-pink flowers of this native cultivar are a bit pinker and appear earlier in spring than the species

Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Dog' (Prairie Dog Switchgrass) fern-like foliage Also works well as aThis perky switchgrass, with sturdy stems, pops out of the ground and stands under 4 feet tall. Clean blue foliage gives way to airy rosy blooms. Able to withstand heavy snow, providing winter interest in your garden. Plant 4 6' apart. PP#32736 Photos courtesy of Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 9